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roselinechinyere27m

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Mr. Carrol is being assessed by the LPN. In assessing his sense of smell, the nurse gives a whiff of freshly ground coffee beans. With his left nostril, he determines this to be coffee. With his right nostril, he declares it to be cinnamon. This is
 
  a. Normalall people differentiate odors differently with each nostril
  b. Normalit is necessary to use both nostrils together to determine odors accurately
  c. Abnormalodors should be perceived the same in both nostrils
  d. AbnormalMr. Carrol needs surgery immediately to cure a blockage

Question 2

Which ethnic group has the lowest cancer survival rate?
 
  a. Hispanics
  b. Europeans
  c. Native Americans
  d. Blacks


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robbielu01

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Responses A and B are incorrect. Response D indicates the need for surgery to cure a blockage that may or may not exist. This is overreacting. The physician should be notified of the abnormal finding so that appropriate testing, if indicated, can be done.

Answer to Question 2

C
The cancer survival rate among Native Americans is the lowest of any group in the United States. Responses A, B, and D are incorrect.


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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